Category: Recipes

Daal Inspired Ginger Beer Soup

Daal Inspired Ginger Beer Soup

You’ve heard the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”… but what if you’re OUT of wine? This was the predicament I was in today when I decided to make butternut squash & pear soup. What did I do? Well, the title says it all. I replaced the wine with ginger ale and began…

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Power Vanilla Citrus Yerba Mate

Power Vanilla Citrus Yerba Mate

I don’t even know where to begin with this one. This recipe combines my favourite flavours, ingredients, and packs one mean nutritious punch! I guess I’ll just start off by saying – if you’re looking for an energy drink, warm or cold, this should be your weapon of choice. Key ingredients Coconut water: Coconut water…

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No Bake Chewy Carob Squares

No Bake Chewy Carob Squares

I was in the mood for something sweet today. We’ve been living on soup, casseroles, soup, and more casseroles this week. As much as I love these warming foods this time of year, I was dying for a chewy dessert and a tall glass of almond milk. Thankfully after two tries, and a pair of…

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Vegan Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup

Vegan Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup

My favourite soup has to be the pureed variety. In fact I’ve been known to blend regular soups that many would feel should not be blended, including this weeks Immune-zing soup. Soup just tastes better to me when it’s been blended. Blended soup is similar to hot vegetable smoothies, and who doesn’t like those? Okay,…

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Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

After 3 attempts, and so many leftovers I don’t know what to do with, I think I’ve finally nailed this one. I think this has to be one of my largest challenges yet. I don’t have a good track record with experimenting with chicken, which is why you don’t see a lot of chicken recipes…

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Almond Flour Biscuits

Almond Flour Biscuits

We’re going to use these biscuits in tomorrow’s recipe. Any guesses on what it will be?   Print Almond Flour Biscuits Author: Leanne Vogel Recipe type: Candida Friendly, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Sugar-free, Vegetarian Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 4 biscuits   Fluffy grain-free biscuits…

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Hunters Pie with Herb Gravy

Hunters Pie with Herb Gravy

I don’t know what I was thinking when I boiled up 15 potatoes and 2.5 lbs of meat for the test run of this recipe. We were left with 2 heaping bowls of meat and potatoes that physically would not fit into our 2.5 qt casserole dish, no matter how physics sliced it. So, seeing…

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Root Chip Chicken Strips

Root Chip Chicken Strips

TERRA Exotic vegetable chips contain some pretty fantastic ingredients. They are a fried chip so shouldn’t be eaten on a daily basis, but they are a great treat and an alternative to potato chips. Not to mention they are trans fat free and contain 6 root vegetables not common in our everyday diet: Taro: native…

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Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Marinade

Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Marinade

Quantum Leaps Lodge: a great place to recharge Golden BC is such a beautiful and relaxing place! We’re staying at Quantum Leaps Lodge, a 15-20 minute drive from the town, surrounded by lush forest and situated right on the river. Each of the cabins on the property have been made by hand with an amazing…

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Bison and Yak Burgers

Bison and Yak Burgers

Print Bison and Yak Burgers Author: Leanne Vogel Recipe type: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Low Carb, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Sugar-free Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  45 mins Total time:  55 mins Serves: 6   I just love making these ahead of time. Either cook and store in the freezer for quick reheat or store raw separated by waxed…

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